What We Treat

Substance Abuse & Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs

Most people are aware that there are a large variety of substances out there that carry some mood-disrupting side effects. The most well-known substances would include alcohol and illegal drugs, which can cause major behavioral changes in the individual taking them. There are also many prescribed medicines that can have similar effects depending on the patient.

While taking any number of substances, a person may experience manic episodes (time periods of exaggerated elation) or depressive episodes (time periods of extreme sadness or feelings of emptiness).

Substance-Induced Mood Disorders can occur during a time when the person is:

Taking a medication that causes depressive or manic episodes

Intoxicated by a drug

Withdrawing from a drug

Symptoms of Manic Episodes

The symptoms of manic episodes can create a feeling of immortality in the affected individual. While this can affect the person’s interpersonal relationships, one of the biggest concerns is the effect it can have on the individual’s life.

These symptoms can include:

Elation

Confidence

Delusional thinking

High level of energy

Loud and rapid speech

Racing thoughts

Impulsive behavior

Overeating

Fast and reckless driving

Engaging in wild business schemes

Symptoms of Depressive Episodes

The symptoms associated with depressive episodes can often lead to ruined relationships with family and friends, lowered productivity at work or school, and disruption of everyday life.

These symptoms can include:

Loss of interest and pleasure

Irritability and anger

Changes in appetite

Sleep problems

Fatigue

Slow movement and thinking

Feelings of worthlessness and guilt

Treatment for Substance-Induced Mood Disorders?

The treatment may differ depending on whether the substance being used was prescribed for a medical purpose. If this is the case, the doctor may prescribe different medication or change the prescription dosage.

In many cases, treatment begins with a medical evaluation and a medically supervised detoxification from the substance. Psychotherapy is used to help the individual recover from any possible addiction, while also helping them develop appropriate coping skills.

What We Treat

The Center for Treatment and of Anxiety and Mood Disorders specializes in treating a wide variety of disorders including:

Types of Therapy

The Center offers cutting edge therapy designed to get you on the road to a speedy recovery. We will help you to learn how to live your daily life free from the fears or compulsions that inhibit you or your child’s ability to complete each day’s tasks.

About The Center for Treatment of Anxiety & Mood Disorders

We are a specialty practice serving children, teens, and adults who suffer from general and specific anxiety, mood and stress disorders. These include phobias, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, life stressor and marital issues, and children's anxiety disorders such as separation anxiety and school anxiety disorder. By using scientifically-based interventions, we can help people learn to overcome the problems that fear has caused in their lives.

Our practice has been helping people for over thirty years overcome their problems. Our psychologists and psychiatrists thrive on helping anxious people overcome their fears, worries, and compulsions so that they can learn how to live comfortably and confidently.

We are a proud Regional Clinic of the National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC). NSAC is a national organization dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of cutting-edge treatment for social anxiety.